Reconciliation Accountant

Radford University • Radford, VA

4d • $54,330 - $65,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Reconciliation Accountant will report directly to the Assistant Manager of General Accounting, and will assist with general accounting support functions, including processing various general ledger transactions, preparing numerous reconciliations, monitoring and clearing diagnostic/exception reports, monthly, quarterly, and year-end closes, assist in preparation of schedules and other items for internal and external audit purposes, and year-end financial reporting. The Reconciliation Accountant interacts with departments to define, understand, and post necessary journal entries. The Reconciliation Accountant timely and accurately posts payroll transactions to the operating ledger and transmits information to the commonwealth system. The Reconciliation Accountant needs to know and apply accounting theory and principles, ensuring observance of professional standards and state rules including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, and Governmental Accounting Standards.

Requirements

• Considerable knowledge of accounting principles and procedures
• Ability to apply accounting methods to financial transactions/records and prepare financial reports
• Experience with automated financial accounting systems
• Strong knowledge of Excel and its associated functions/capabilities
• Ability to independently research, analyze, reconcile and evaluate financial data
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal, problem-solving and project management skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with accuracy and efficiency
• Demonstrates a team approach and takes initiative to help fellow employees
• Demonstrates high level of customer service and professionalism with internal and external customers
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and to meet deadlines

Nice To Haves

• Work experience in state government or higher education environment
• Working knowledge of Banner financial system
• General knowledge of payroll terminology
• A combination of education, training, and experience in accounting or a related business field

Responsibilities

• Processing various general ledger transactions
• Preparing numerous reconciliations
• Monitoring and clearing diagnostic/exception reports
• Monthly, quarterly, and year-end closes
• Assist in preparation of schedules and other items for internal and external audit purposes
• Year-end financial reporting
• Interacts with departments to define, understand, and post necessary journal entries
• Timely and accurately posts payroll transactions to the operating ledger and transmits information to the commonwealth system

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed